Exposure - Wrist

This page contains radiographic exposure values Adult Wrist Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Wrist PA 52 2.5 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) PA Oblique (Lateral Rotation) 52 3.2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) PA Oblique (Medial Rotation) 52 3.2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 53 4 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Ulna Deviation 52 2.5 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Radial Deviation 52 2.5 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Carpal Tunnel 50 2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Carpal Bridge 50 2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Paediatric Wrist Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Wrist PA 50 2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) PA Oblique (Lateral Rotation) 50 2.5 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 52 3.2 Detail Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) These are average exposures using a Carestream CR system, exposures may vary dramatically between different film/screen combinations, CR or DR systems Exposure Chart◄....Go Back to Exposure Values homepage

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